Senior Research Facilitator

Research Setup and Delivery • Lead the coordination of study setup activities, ensuring timely regulatory and ethical approvals. • Oversee a portfolio of priority studies and support broader research projects across the Group. • Provide expert advice on research management, governance, and study costing at the grant submission stage. Team Leadership and Management • Line manage and mentor research facilitators, ensuring consistent delivery and high standards. • Support staff development through appraisals, training, and performance management. • Promote collaborative working across sites and specialties. Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with internal departments, clinical research teams, and external partners. • Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g. HRA, MHRA), NIHR structures, and academic institutions. • Represent the Trust at regional and national meetings when required. Compliance and Governance • Ensure adherence to national research policies • Ensure sponsor sign off on studies led by gesh • Monitor and report on research performance indicators, including setup efficiency and recruitment timelines. Operational Improvement • Lead improvement initiatives to enhance research set up & delivery KPIs • Support the development and maintenance visual management tools and dashboards to track progress and performance. • Escalate operational challenges and delays, ensuring timely resolution. Training and Communication • Provide training and guidance to researchers on governance and management practices. • Disseminate information on Trust research activities and promote best practices. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Job description Job responsibilities Research Setup and Delivery • Lead the coordination of study setup activities, ensuring timely regulatory and ethical approvals. • Oversee a portfolio of priority studies and support broader research projects across the Group. • Provide expert advice on research management, governance, and study costing at the grant submission stage. Team Leadership and Management • Line manage and mentor research facilitators, ensuring consistent delivery and high standards. • Support staff development through appraisals, training, and performance management. • Promote collaborative working across sites and specialties. Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with internal departments, clinical research teams, and external partners. • Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g. HRA, MHRA), NIHR structures, and academic institutions. • Represent the Trust at regional and national meetings when required. Compliance and Governance • Ensure adherence to national research policies • Ensure sponsor sign off on studies led by gesh • Monitor and report on research performance indicators, including setup efficiency and recruitment timelines. Operational Improvement • Lead improvement initiatives to enhance research set up & delivery KPIs • Support the development and maintenance visual management tools and dashboards to track progress and performance. • Escalate operational challenges and delays, ensuring timely resolution. Training and Communication • Provide training and guidance to researchers on governance and management practices. • Disseminate information on Trust research activities and promote best practices. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.